Training Projectile and Training Cartridge

Abstract

The invention relates to a training projectile (1) for short-range use, in particular less than 100 meters, comprising a front region (2), which extends along a central axis (M) and which comprises a projectile tip (3), and comprising a tail region (4), which adjoins the front region (2) in the direction of the central axis (M) and which comprises a projectile end (5). The tail region (4) is designed for receiving the projectile (1) in a cartridge case (6). The projectile (1) comprises a projectile core (7) made of metal and a jacket (8) which surrounds the projectile core (7), determines the outer shape of the projectile (1), and is made of plastics.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a training projectile for use over short distances, especially less than 100 meters, particularly preferably less than 50 meters, according to the preamble of claim 1 and a training cartridge with said training projectile as claimed in claim 10.PRIOR ART[0002]Cartridge ammunition is known from the prior art. For example, the Swiss Army uses the rifle cartridge 90 (GP 90). NATO also uses very similar ammunition.[0003]Such cartridges typically comprise a projectile or round, a cartridge case for storing the projectile and a propellant, and a percussion cap disposed in the base of the cartridge, by means of which the propellant can be suitably ignited so that the projectile can be suitably fired.[0004]Both the projectile and the cartridge case consist of metallic materials in the case of the above-mentioned ammunition. For example, the projectile can be made of a lead alloy with a casing of brass alloy and the cartridge case consist...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a training projectile for short distances that reflects combat conditions very realistically and is less costly to produce. It is more environmentally friendly than known rounds and has similar ballistic properties to conventional rounds. The round is made with a metallic or metal-containing core and a plastic jacket, which determines its aerodynamics. The jacket completely surrounds the projectile core and is the only external visible part of it. This design prevents corrosion and ensures a suitable weight. The plastic casing part and / or base of the cartridge are used, which are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than metallic ones. The connection between the projectile and the cartridge case is simple to dimension, preventing uncontrolled reactions or tearing off during the ignition process.

Problems solved by technology

On the one hand the costs of such rounds are relatively high because of the materials used.

On the other hand, the materials are also partly problematic for the environment.

Especially in the case of heavy metals, there are some circles of opinion that they pollute the earth at the training grounds, therefore expensive remedial measures are to be carried out when reconstructing such terrain structures.

This is a disadvantage for the trainees, because the training conditions no longer correspond to the combat conditions.

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